Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island’s government - AP News

Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island’s government  AP News

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

Skilled Foreign Workers Think About Leaving the U.S.

As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, foreign professionals are debating whether to stay and build careers or quit the American Dream.

By Nailah Morgan, Jon Hazell and Rafaela Balster

Jera’s US Purchase Agreement With Commonwealth LNG Terminated - Bloomberg.com

Jera’s US Purchase Agreement With Commonwealth LNG Terminated  Bloomberg.com

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners in ‘humanitarian gesture’

Communist regime is under intense pressure from Trump administration including near-total oil blockade

Trump’s NATO tantrums revive ghosts from 2003

Iran war compels America’s oldest allies to turn their backs on the president.

By Kathleen Parker

Cuba pardons over 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure

The Cuban presidency announced that the individuals being freed include young people, women and prisoners over 60 years old who are scheduled for early release within the next six months to a year.

Cuba to pardon more than 2,000 prisoners as US eases fuel blockade

Havana calls releases a humanitarian Holy Week gesture as Russian tankers allowed to reach oil-starved island Cuba has announced plans to pardon 2,010 prisoners as a “humanitarian” gesture during Holy Week, amid heightened US pressure on the government in Havana. The announcement on Thursday came days after Donald Trump eased a de facto oil blockade of Cuba by allowing a Russian tanker to deliver crude oil to the fuel-starved island nation. Continue reading...

By Agence France-Press in Havana

Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help

Troops and their families have been pushed back to the United States after their bases in the Middle East were threatened by Iranian counterattacks. Community groups are scrambling to react.

By Steve Walsh

Cuba to pardon more than 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure

Releasing political prisoners in Cuba has long been a US core demand as oil blockade continues.

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure - CNN

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure  CNN

Cuba: 2,000 prisoners pardoned in Holy Week gesture

The move, which Cuba has described as a "humanitarian" gesture, comes after the United States allowed a Russian oil tanker to deliver crude to the island. But tensions between Havana and Washington persist.

Beijing hails US cooperation as ICE returns suspected drug smuggler to China

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NATO members boost defence spending to cut reliance on US

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By FRANCE24

Uncovering the World’s Newest and Deadliest Drugs

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Cuba announces release of over 2,000 prisoners as a ‘humanitarian and sovereign gesture’

The mass pardon comes amid ongoing negotiations between Havana and Washington and just a week after Donald Trump gave an initial sign of easing the oil embargo

By David Marcial Pérez

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on patented pharma imports. Will move impact India?

The move primarily aims to pressure pharmaceutical companies to manufacture more in the United States.

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps - straitstimes.com

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps  straitstimes.com

"Iran Is Where Invaders Are Buried": Tehran Warns US Amid Ground War Buzz

The statement, posted on X by PressTV, was accompanied by a two-minute video that opened with the words "Come close."

Japan’s order for Tomahawk missiles delayed by U.S. use in Iran

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JERA's LNG purchase deal with US Commonwealth LNG terminated, DOE filing shows

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UNDP, PIND drive investment, resilience in Niger Delta

UNDP and PIND formalise a partnership to drive Niger Delta development, focusing on investment, economic growth, climate resilience, and sustainable outcom Read More: https://punchng.com/undp-pind-drive-investment-resilience-in-niger-delta/

By Punch Newspapers

US visa rules change: 12 new countries affected

New visa rules in the United States are now in force, requiring travelers from dozens of countries to post bonds of up to $15,000 before they can obtain business or tourist visas. The post US visa rules change: 12 new countries affected appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Cuba to free 2,010 prisoners from island jails in ’sovereign gesture’ - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Cuba to free 2,010 prisoners from island jails in ’sovereign gesture’  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts

Cuba will free 2,010 prisoners as part of a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture," it announced on Thursday, as it faces continued political pressure from the US.

By Emmanuel Tetteh